Award

National Digital Maturity Assessment and Learning and Development Platform for Health and Social Care

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Dec 2025 at 15:51

Tender

25 Jul 2025 at 14:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is executing a procurement process to implement a National Digital Maturity Assessment and Learning and Development Platform tailored for Health and Social Care sectors. This initiative falls under the IT services category, focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. The procurement method employed is an open procedure. The current stage of the process is 'Award', with Meister.works Ltd being the successful supplier, signing the contract on 12 November 2025. The contract spans from 17 November 2025 to 16 November 2028, with an option for extension until November 2030. The platform aims to provide robust digital evaluation and enhance service delivery across health and social care organisations within the United Kingdom, primarily targeting the Scottish Region (UKM).

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for providers in IT consulting, software development, and digital infrastructure sectors capable of delivering high-quality digital platforms. Businesses that can demonstrate their proficiency in developing accessible, secure platforms with comprehensive support will be best positioned to compete. The contract requires the creation of an intuitive assessment tool and learning resources, demanding strong project management and technical expertise. The chosen supplier's active involvement in digital transformation projects within the healthcare sector will be crucial for leveraging insights into strategic improvements and workforce development, with an emphasis on equitable digital inclusion and innovation.

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Notice Title

National Digital Maturity Assessment and Learning and Development Platform for Health and Social Care

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract with an external service provider to design, deliver, and maintain a national online digital maturity assessment tool and a linked learning and development website.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A digital maturity assessment enables health and social care organisations to evaluate how effectively they use digital technologies to deliver, manage, and improve services. It assesses leadership, infrastructure, data use, innovation, staff confidence, digital skills, and readiness for change. It also considers digital inclusion, ensuring services are accessible and equitable for all. The successful service provider will be required to: - Develop a robust, user-friendly digital maturity assessment platform tailored to the Scottish health and social care context. - Enable benchmarking at local, regional, and national levels. - Provide actionable insights to inform digital transformation planning and investment. - Design and host a complementary learning and development website offering curated resources, bespoke analysis, discussion groups, and improvement guides aligned with assessment outcomes. - Ensure accessibility, data security, and ongoing technical support. This work will play a critical role in supporting continuous improvement, workforce development, and strategic alignment across Scotland's health and social care landscape. Additional information: The period of the Contract is from and including 17 November 2025 to and including 16 November 2028, unless it is terminated earlier or extended. The period of the contract may be extended to a date falling no later than 16 November 2030. Subject to that constraint, the the period of the contract may be extended on more than one occasion.

Renewal: The contract may be extended for a period of up to 24 months. Subject to that constraint, the period of the Contract may be extended on more than one occasion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056671
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079856-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£904,090 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Stuart Riach
Contact Email
stuart.riach2@gov.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEISTER.WORKS

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